MOUSSA SISSOKO has admitted that he is ‘flattered’ by interest from Newcastle United and said it would be a ‘dream could true’ to play in England.

The France international has been widely linked with a move from Ligue 1 side Toulouse to St James’s Park in January.

Sissoko, a box-to-box midfielder in the Patrick Vieira mould, is versatile and can play in a more holding or advanced role.

He has made 183 appearances for Toulouse since 2007, scoring 20 goals.

Sissoko declared that he would relish the chance to test himself against the best in the Premier League.

He said: “To play in the Premier League would be a dream come true. It is a fantastic league and I enjoy watching it.

“Newcastle are a fantastic team and would be attractive to any player. I am no different.”

Newcastle are a fantastic team and would be attractive to any player

Toulouse midfielder Moussa Sissoko

Sissoko would be a welcome addition for Alan Pardew, who is looking to provide more steel to his midfield, seeing as Cheick Tiote will be taking part in the Africa Cup of Nations for the Ivory Coast in just weeks.

Toulouse have valued Sissoko at £10million, so Pardew will have to spend big to secure his services.